Words of Inspiration for Home Caregivers

Home caregivers provide an invaluable service that makes a truly tremendous difference in the lives of millions of Americans. They do so at a significant cost to themselves, whether of money, time, energy, or opportunity. Home caregivers sincerely make the world a better place.

Yet so often home caregivers do not get the recognition they deserve. And sometimes the demands of caregiving can become burdensome. Home caregivers who may feel unappreciated or in need of a lift may benefit from the following inspirational words related to caregiving.

“Care is a state in which something does matter; it is the source of human tenderness.” – Rollo May

“Although the days are busy and the workload is always growing, there are still those special moments when someone says or does something and you know you’ve made a difference in someone’s life.” – Diane McKinty

“Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway.” – Emory Austin

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller

“You can complain because roses have thorns of you can rejoice because thorns have roses” – Ziggy

“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us but those who win battles we know nothing about” - Anonymous

“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” – Kahlil Gibran

“There are four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers; those who currently are caregivers; those who will be caregivers; and those who will need caregivers.” – Rosalynn Carter

“We change the world when we simply meet the needs of another.” – Kristen Welch

“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.” – Dr. Seuss